The ‘rescue’ was all part of training for the crew – with firefighters practising a range of rescues, such as using a throwline, or a hose inflation system to retrieve the can from the frozen reservoir.
A fire station spokesman said: “Remember to never go onto the ice to retrieve anything.”
1. Preparation
Firefighters prepare a throwline. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
2. Safety checks
Checking equipment on the shore. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
3. Can they do it?
A hose is used to 'rescue' the can. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
4. Inflation rate
Using a hose inflation system. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service